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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Hip Replacement

ICD-10 Coding for Hip Replacement

Z96.642
T84.51XA

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for hip replacement includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
Total Hip Arthroplasty
Hip Arthroplasty
Hip Joint Replacement
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Hip Replacement

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Hip Replacement

Use ICD-10 code Z96.642 for presence of left artificial hip joint, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Presence of left artificial hip joint

Billable Code
Z96.642
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Presence of artificial hip joint confirmed by surgical history

Applicable To

  • • Post-replacement encounters
  • • Routine follow-up

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies the side of the hip replaced.

Infection and inflammatory reaction due to internal joint prosthesis, initial encounter

Billable Code
T84.51XA
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Positive culture from joint fluid
  • • Elevated inflammatory markers

Applicable To

  • • Infection of hip prosthesis

Important Notes

  • • Ensure infection is confirmed with clinical evidence.
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for hip replacement?

The ICD-10 code for the presence of an artificial hip joint is Z96.64-. Use T84.5- for complications related to hip prostheses.

How do you code a hip replacement with complications?

For hip replacement complications, use T84.5- codes. Document the specific complication, such as infection, and use Z96.64- for device presence.

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